WNBA

Derek Fisher set to take over in new role as general manager

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / December 24, 2020

In a call with media on Wednesday morning, Fisher made it clear that retaining the core is the team’s top priority

Latricia Trammell discusses her return to the Sparks

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / December 14, 2020

Defensive-minded coach to remain on Derek Fisher’s coaching staff

Indiana’s Tamika Catchings, Marianne Stanley look ahead to 2021 WNBA Draft

By Ben Rosof / December 8, 2020

Fever face a unique draft process, now know they’ll pick fourth

Five years on, Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball still hears Natasha Cloud’s voice

By Jenn Hatfield / November 27, 2020

Cloud’s giving nature and outspokenness have lifted local communities as well as her alma mater

Emma Meesseman tests positive for COVID-19

By Jenn Hatfield / November 6, 2020

The Washington Mystics and Belgium forward will miss the upcoming European Championships qualifying tournament

Here’s your Connecticut Sun offseason salary guide

By Natalie Heavren / November 5, 2020

Roster answers start with Alyssa Thomas

Lynx enter offseason of unknowns in favorable position

By Katie Davidson / November 4, 2020

Minnesota has financial flexibility and a strong cast of returners

Sparks emphasize the importance of voting

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 1, 2020

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In the Mavunga family, women rule on the basketball court

By Jenn Hatfield / October 25, 2020

Stephanie Mavunga and Jeanette Pohlen-Mavunga both have strong cases to be the family’s top player

“I think of the WNBA as a blueprint”: Black female athletes discuss activism and the path forward

By Jenn Hatfield / October 22, 2020

Tina Charles and Toni Smith-Thompson represented basketball in a discussion hosted by Penn State University